Chasing Trails Ultras

Chasing Trails Ultras is a trail-running event in Old Fort, North Carolina, at the Gateway Trailhead. The 2025 edition on Sept 6 offers 12-, 6-, and 3-hour options plus a 5k loop. Each loop is about 3.2 miles with roughly 380 feet of elevation gain on single-track trails.

Participants accumulate laps within their time limit; a finisher must complete at least one loop. Start/finish is the Gateway Trailhead parking lot; crews may set up nearby. No aid stations are on course, but fuel is provided at start/finish, and restrooms are in the parking lot before the creek crossing.

Proceeds benefit McDowell Trails Association; top awards include wooden plaques and Mountain Running Company gift cards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.